International hub · Des Moines, United States

Des Moines International

KDSMDSM
Elevation
958 ft
Coordinates
41°32′N 93°39′W
Local time
America/Chicago

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Field information

KDSM runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Des Moines International (KDSM/DSM) has 2 runways; the longest, 05/23, is 9,004 ft (2,744 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index C. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KDSM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Chicago

  • Country

    United States

    US

  • Municipality

    Des Moines

  • Elevation

    958 ft

  • Position

    41.5340, -93.6567

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    ARFF index C

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · KDSM

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
05/239,004 ft (2,744 m)150 ftasphaltLighted
13/319,001 ft (2,744 m)150 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at KDSM.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Des Moines International (KDSM / DSM) in Des Moines, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KDSM is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at KDSM

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at KDSM

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at KDSM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at KDSM

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KDSM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to KDSM

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KDSM: 41° 32′ 2″ N 93° 39′ 24″ W; elevation 958 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Des Moines

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Des Moines. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KDSM.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at KDSM

    Support for freighter operations into KDSM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where KDSM sits in the network

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